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Canister co in court over fatal cylinder blast
Work equipment
'Lax attitude to safety' lands campsite boss in court
Lifting operations
Demolition specialist in the dock after labourer killed

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Work at height
Boss who forged dead worker’s signature jailed for two years

The contracts manager of a roofing firm has been jailed after forging health and safety documents after a worker fell to his death.

Mental health
Water sector's 'refreshing' results in tackling mental health

Almost three quarters of companies in the water sector routinely monitor their workforce's wellbeing, according to a new report.

Electricity
DB Cargo hit with another multi-million pound fine after boy, 13, electrocuted

The UK's biggest freight operator has been prosecuted for a second time after a child suffered 40% burns when he was shocked by an overhead cable.
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The power of conversation
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Close calls
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Accident reduction
Recipes for success

AB Sugar won last year’s food & drink health and safety awards, with Allied Bakeries Belfast and 2018’s winner Finlays coming second and third. We take a look at what they did to impress the judges.

Accident reduction
The switch to electric

A trial using electric and hybrid plant on a sensitive central London construction site has cut the risk of work-related injuries and brought wider environmental benefits

Safe systems of work
A higher water mark

Six years after the launch of Forth Ports’ Safety F1rst strategy, the operator is deploying a soft-skills approach to take consultation to a new level
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Road safety
Work-related stress is a worrying cause of company car and fleet vehicle road accidents
Wellbeing
Linking consumer research with wellbeing and skin care
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Personal protective equipment
A-SAFE unveils new anti-topple products for stacked storage areas

Stacking bulk goods can increase the risk of topple-related accidents. New high-level Topple Barriers from A-SAFE are designed to protect pedestrians, goods and vehicles from topple hazards in bulk storage areas.
Work at height
ATLAS publishes guidance on working at height in wind

The Association of Technical Lightning & Access Specialists (ATLAS) has published guidance entitled Wind Guidance Note for Working at Height, which has been developed by M J Fuller & Associates and reviewed by ATLAS’ Council and Safety & Access Committee. The document is primarily intended for steeplejack and lightning conductor engineers, but elements of the guidance will be useful to others who work at height.
Emergency planning
City of Bristol College ensures safety for all students

The multi-campus City of Bristol College, used by some 20,000 students and 1,000 staff, has overhauled its evacuation procedures with the help of Evac+Chair.
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